Going Prepared

New Compact Butane Lighters

New Compact Butane Lighters

I like fire as much as I like flashlights. Maybe even more. I waver back and forth, depending on which shiny new object has captured my attention most recently. Some little lighters that I got as samples from the manufacturer … Continued
New Compact Butane Lighters

New Compact Butane Lighters

I like fire as much as I like flashlights. Maybe even more. I waver back and forth, depending on which shiny new object has captured my attention most recently. Some little lighters that I got as samples from the manufacturer … Continued

Supercharging Rechargeable Batteries

Rechargeable batteries are pretty wonderful. They save money since they can be used over and over and over. They save resources since you are not buying alkaline or lithium batteries ad infinitum for your electronic toys. They do eventually die, … Continued
Backcountry Merino Crew Shirts Are Pretty Nice

Backcountry Merino Crew Shirts Are Pretty Nice

I managed to avoid the powerful lure of SteepAndCheap for a good year, mostly thanks to a bank account containing some pocket lint and maybe an Altoid or two. Their recent splitting of ski, snowboard, kayak, bike, etc. gear and … Continued

Eneloop Power Pack $19.99 at Costco

Costco was the wonderful Eneloop Power Pack on sale for $19.99 after an instant rebate. You pack tax on the before rebate price ($27.99), so keep that in mind. The pack contains: 8 x AA 2 x AAA 4 x … Continued

CREE MC-E 700 Lumen Flashlight Showdown

OK, this is the last flashlight video, I swear. For at least a week anyway. Maybe only a couple of days… This one shows the three CREE MC-E 700 lumen beast flashlights that I stock, the Fenix TK40, Olight M30 … Continued